Business Consultant - New York, NY

Job Title

We are a proud work-from-office company. If you're ready to work on-site in a dynamic, global company, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through networking, channel partners and self-generated opportunities. Execute aggressive prospecting strategies to gain access to key decision makers within a prospective client's organization. Maintain ownership of the entire sales cycle including post sale/implementation processes. Negotiate pricing and scope-of-service with prospective client. Complete required sales paperwork and finalize terms of the client service agreement. Maintain accurate sales pipeline and forecast. Accomplish monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals assigned by management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate new business in designated territory
• Analysis, planning and implementation of products and services targeting client needs
• Be a student of the industry knowledgeable of new products and services as well as Broker practices and trends
• Meets or exceeds monthly and quarterly sales quota
• Oversee renewal proposals and processes for current clients
• Prepare executive summaries for client presentations
• Schedules ongoing meetings with clients to address questions and concerns during implementation
• Data collection to provide guidance and direction on product and services, marketing and sales, and other areas related to general business.
• Develop lead generation and utilize CRM (Salesforce) to track activity
• Take ownership for the accuracy, timeliness and efficiency of all services for assigned clients
• Attend monthly consulting meetings and offer training and coaching for staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Ability to aggressively prospect for new business
• Self-aware and open to feedback & coaching
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial concepts
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and focused on new business achievement.
• Knowledgeable in both self-funded and fully insured products and financial arrangements
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; capable of communicating as a knowledgeable professional to carriers, members and employers
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to represent and display professional style, pride and adhere to corporate policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Understand the needs and requirements of customers and potential customers
• Perform with sound business ethics and a high standard of performance while pursuing established goals
• Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to perform key responsibilities

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma
• 2-3 years experience in sales

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), Identity theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital protection, legal and pet insurance.
• Additional Compensation: [e.g., signing bonus, commission structure] if applicable